Olympus DP71 microscope digital camera combines versatility, colour fidelity and ultra-fast display and transfer rates, providing unmatched performance for research and clinical applications
The DP71 is a 12.5megapixel, 12-bit digital colour camera that displays the native CCD's full-resolution live image at 15 frames per second, a new standard among cameras in its category according to Olympus.
It can capture a 12.5megapixel image with outstanding colour fidelity, clarity, and an abundance of detail in under three seconds.
In addition, it has numerous resolution options, allowing the user to match its resolution to the microscope objective being used, thereby optimising the imaging protocol to suit the requirements of the specimen being photographed.
The camera provides brilliant colour reproduction, making it ideal for pathologists, who require the best possible colour fidelity for diagnostic purposes.
It also is an excellent choice for fluorescence imaging when signals are weak, thanks to its choice of high-sensitivity, low-noise features: two binning modes, a new custom grayscale algorithm, a special SFL (super fluorescence) auto exposure mode, and Peltier cooling (10C below ambient).
An optional removable IR filter model is available for extended imaging into the near-infrared range.
"Keeping with Olympus's tradition, this camera offers exceptional performance," said Susan Williams, product marketing manager for cameras at Olympus America's scientific equipment group.
"The DP71 incorporates all the great features and easy-to-use software that the popular DP70 camera did, and then adds the improved colour, increased preview speed, sensitivity, and versatility of cameras that cost much more".
With its high-sensitivity 2/3inch 1.45 million pixel CCD and piezoelectric motor, the DP71 provides fast performance.
Pixel shifting technology is used to increase spatial resolution from 1.45 to 12.5 million pixels.
In live mode, full-frame images (1360x1024) are produced at 15fps for viewing, consultation or documentation.
In addition, the camera has two ultra-high resolution modes (4080x3072 and 2040x1536), and a 680x512 mode.
To work at high resolutions and save file space, there is a region of interest function that allows the acquisition of smaller areas of the field of view.
The camera comes with a short, half-sized PCI interface card that occupies only one slot, allowing the use of additional plug-ins.
The software, which can also be used to operate Olympus motorised microscopes, features both standard and custom greyscale functions with up to a ten-fold reduction in exposure time on the custom grayscale option.
The Preview Image Quality mode is highly improved for long exposures.
The software is intuitive and helps streamline workflow with a customisable toolbar for enhanced control over image acquisition and management.
The DP71 features a standard C-mount for attachment to most microscopes, and sports an elegant new black matte casing with a sleek platinum stripe.
